JC34 Wrote:
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> That is awesome. Did you install the cams your
> self? I have been wanting to buy some cameras for
> my car too... where is a good place to buy and to
> have installed?
>
> Thanks!
These cameras can EASILY be installed themselves. When I say "tied to your speedometer", I mean get one that can calculate your speed (and display it on the recorded image along with time/date)...or you can turn your speed off.
My requirements were:
1. Low Profile - some of these camera's are fantastic...but have big suction cup plus arm attachments to stick to your front/rear windshield. I didn't want anything that clunky...preferred something that hooked to the back of the rear view mirror (front) or sat on the front and rear dash.
2. Wireless - Tied to an app (I'm a Droid guy) that downloads files on request. Mini-USB port as a backup (to download directly to computer).
3. Heat Resistant - Made this mistake with my first purchase...was reading installation instructions and realized that during the summer I'd have to take the unit out everytime the car was left in the sun. No Thanks! Sent it right back and bought a heat resistant model. Get one that can handle 140 degree heat (typical summer day temp inside a car with windows rolled up).
4. HD and low light capable - important for obvious reasons. Got an agressive ahole driver harassing you? Here's the video officer with his make/model/license plate number clearly visible.
5. Lithium Ion battery - Don't want to have to drive with the thing plugged in constantly.
6. Mini-SD slot - Fixed memory units (unless it's loaded with RAM) wasn't something I wanted. I bought units that had mini-SD and jammed a 64GB card into them right away.
Cost varies from $100-$300 per...use this website to compare and see reviews:
https://www.ezvid.com/top-ten-car-dash-cams?id=ezcardashcameras-20&gclid=Cj0KEQiA6JemBRC5tYLRwYGcwosBEiQANA3IBwk5AdlKZtdqQAifBOOYYJMJp_Y15MNBKA16BILa5skaAkYc8P8HAQ#four
Best money I ever spent.